AI-Powered End-to-End Accounts Payable Automation

Unlock the highest levels of straight-through processing (STP) and streamline your AP workflows with Neil, an AI Accounts Payable Executive, your one-stop automation solution to all your AP woes! From monitoring emails across channels to processing invoices to running n-way matches to the final entry into the ERP and everything in between, Neil handles it all—single-handedly, without human intervention.   

Just give us a shout, and we’ll be in touch for a demo of Neil, your AI AP Executive!

Accounts payable automation solution
10million+

invoice

processed

50+

clients

served

20+

systems

integrated with

95%

extraction

accuracy

90%

straight-through

processing (STP)

ROI in8

weeks

50+

languages

supported

Accounts Payable Automation with Neil, Your AI AP Executive—Key Features

Invoice processing across channels

Managing a high volume of invoices from multiple sources—whether via chat, vendor portals, inbound emails, or other digital channels. This payables automation solution eliminates manual intervention, reducing processing time and minimizing human errors.

Integration with ERP systems

Seamless integration with leading ERP systems, including QuickBooks, NetSuite, Oracle, Infor SunSystems, SAP, and more, makes Neil a versatile payables software that fits right into your existing

financial ecosystem. Whether you’re using a cloud-based or on-premises ERP, Neil connects effortlessly to sync invoice data, approval workflows, and payment processing in real time.

Accurate and fault tolerant ICR

Neil leverages Intelligent Document Processing (IDP) to extract critical invoice data with unmatched accuracy. This means even handwritten or low-quality scanned invoices are processed efficiently, reducing the risk of discrepancies and manual rework with this AP automation software.

24*7 real-time communication with vendors

Neil ensures continuous, real-time engagement with vendors for missing or incorrect invoice details, payment status, transaction updates, and more. By automating vendor communication, businesses can avoid delays, strengthen supplier relationships, and maintain complete transparency in payables automation.

AI workflows

Pre-trained on industry-standard Accounts Payable workflows, Neil understands invoice formats, business rules, and AP process logic right out of the box. This reduces setup time while ensuring compliance with financial regulations and company policies. Neil’s AI workflow automation capabilities also allow businesses to customize and optimize approval flows as per their specific needs.

Powerful dashboard with up-to-date reports

A robust reporting dashboard offers real-time insights into invoices processed, payments completed, outstanding dues, and overall spend analysis. With actionable data readily available, finance teams can make informed decisions, forecast cash flow accurately, and enhance the efficiency of the entire Accounts Payable process.

Why Businesses Need AI-Led Accounts Payable Automation

Limitations of Traditional Accounts Payable Automation Solutions:
A Comparative Study of CPA and RPA-led AP Automation

Capability Cognitive Process Automation (CPA) Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
Straight-Through Processing (STP)
95% STP without the need for invoice template preparation
Typically involves partial automation, often requiring predefined templates
Learning and Adaptability
Learns from past invoices, identifies patterns, and predicts errors
Limited learning capabilities; requires explicit programming for changes
Fraud Prevention
Includes features like handwriting extraction to prevent invoice fraud
Basic rule-based fraud detection, may not be as sophisticated
Predictive Learning
Takes actions to prevent or correct errors in future invoices
Lacks sophisticated predictive capabilities; reactive rather than proactive
Workflow Optimization
Optimizes AP workflows through reinforcement learning
Follows pre-defined rules and requires significant programming changes
Data Analysis and Extraction
Utilizes NLP-powered techniques for accurate identification and extraction in processing invoices and financial documents
Primarily relies on rule-based extraction; less effective for unstructured data
Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
Lower TCO due to higher levels of automation, adaptability, and reduced need for manual intervention, resulting in overall cost savings in AP operations
Higher TCO w.r.t AP operations due to the need for continuous manual intervention
Human Error Mitigation
Minimizes human errors in AP process through advanced learning and adaptive capabilities
Prone to human errors, especially when dealing with unstructured data in AP process

Digitally Transform your Accounts Payable Function in a Week!

Fast and Seamless Deployment

Get started with this automated AP software in less than a week, minimizing disruptions while accelerating efficiency in invoice processing and approvals

User-Friendly Interface

Designed for ease of use, this payables automation platform ensures finance teams can navigate, process invoices, and manage approvals with minimal learning curves

Seamless ERP Integration

Effortless integration with QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, and more makes this accounts payable software for small businesses and Accounts Payable software for large businesses adaptable to your every existing workflow

Zero manual intervention

Eliminate human errors and inefficiencies with an automated AP software that enables real-time invoice validation, approvals, and payments with minimal oversight

Free Training & 24/7 Platform Support

Ensure smooth adoption with expert-led training and round-the-clock assistance, ensuring your payables automation system always runs flawlessly

Value-Based Pricing

Access the enterprise-grade Accounts Payable software with flexible pricing models that scale with your needs

FAQs

Got questions? Find the answers here or just get in touch with us right here!

How does AP automation streamline the invoice approval process?

AP automation leverages technologies like Cognitive Process Automation (CPA) to intelligently route invoices, automate approvals, and significantly reduce processing times, ensuring a streamlined and efficient accounts payable automation process.

Is AP automation capable of preventing duplicate payments?

Yes, this Accounts Payable automation software eliminates duplicate payments by leveraging AI-driven validation checks, cross-referencing invoice details, and flagging discrepancies in real time. With built-in fraud detection mechanisms, it ensures every invoice is processed only once, safeguarding financial accuracy.

How much economic efficiency can a company achieve by doing end-to-end AP automation?

End-to-end AP automation can significantly enhance economic efficiency, saving costs tied to manual processing, reducing errors, and optimizing resource allocation. Recent results from E42 in the manufacturing sector include 96% accuracy in data extraction and saving 100 person-days monthly using this payables automation software.

Does AP automation software act as a deterrent to invoice fraud?

Yes, this Accounts Payable automation software detects anomalies, flags discrepancies, and enforces validation checks, minimizing fraudulent activities and unauthorized transactions.

How does AP automation handle the intake of vendor invoices?

By leveraging AI-driven workflows, Accounts Payable automation captures invoices from multiple sources, extracts key data with high accuracy, and seamlessly routes them for validation.

In what manner does AP automation support invoice approval workflows?

An Accounts Payable automation software streamlines approvals by routing invoices based on predefined business rules, ensuring timely reviews and eliminating manual bottlenecks.

What is the average time required for new data ingestion with E42's end-to-end automation?

E42’s Accounts Payable automation ensures minimal data ingestion time, allowing enterprises to onboard new invoices, vendors, and payment records in just a few hours.

Do vendors actively engage with AP automation software?

Yes, an Accounts Payable automation software enables vendors to track invoice status, receive automated updates, and resolve queries through AI-driven self-service portals.

Absolutely! Accounts Payable automation allows enterprises to grant controlled access to external users and vendors, facilitating seamless collaboration and dispute resolution.

Why should I choose CPA-led AP automation instead of RPA-led AP automation?

CPA-led Accounts Payable automation offers intelligent decision-making, adaptability, and lower TCO, ensuring greater accuracy and scalability compared to rigid RPA-led solutions

How much advantage does Intelligent Character Recognition have in document processing over Optical Character Recognition?

An ICR-powered Accounts Payable automation software surpasses OCR by handling complex data, improving accuracy, and learning from variations in invoices for better processing efficiency.

How long will it take for you to deploy the solution?

E42’s Accounts Payable automation software is designed for rapid deployment, allowing enterprises to go live within a week with minimal IT dependency.

How are validations managed for non-PO based invoices in AP Automation?

Non-PO invoices in Accounts Payable automation undergo AI-driven rule-based validation, cross-verifying vendor details, contract terms, and previous transaction history.

About E42

E42 is the world’s leading no-code Cognitive Process Automation (CPA) platform to build AI co-workers that automate complex people and process-centric processes across functions, driving enterprise intelligence. The versatility of the E42 platform and the depth of technology used in it have been validated by major technology research companies like NASSCOM and IDC along with software behemoths like Oracle, Microsoft, and SAP!

Make your Accounts Payable Process Intelligent

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Refund Policy

Refunds/Cancellations

We are offering free access to the platform for a month. Once the free period is over you need to pay the license fee to retain access to the platform. License fee will not be refunded.

 

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